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Top LPN/LVN Programs in Illinois

Practical and vocational nursing programs, usually a certificate or diploma, leading to the NCLEX-PN.

33 schools in Illinois reported LPN/LVN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified LPN/LVN program profile. LPN / LVN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (33)

Ambria College of Nursing

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionHoffman Estates, IL

Ambria College of Nursing is a private for-profit specialized institution in Hoffman Estates, IL. It reported 69 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

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Black Hawk College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMoline, IL

Black Hawk College is a public community / two-year college in Moline, IL. It reported 48 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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CALC Institute of Technology

Private for-profitSpecialized institutionAlton, IL

CALC Institute of Technology is a private for-profit specialized institution in Alton, IL. It reported 10 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

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Capital Area Career Center

PublicSpecialized institutionSpringfield, IL

Capital Area Career Center is a public specialized institution in Springfield, IL. It reported 98 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN

ACEN: LPN/LVN

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Career Center of Southern Illinois

PublicSpecialized institutionRed Bud, IL

Career Center of Southern Illinois is a public specialized institution in Red Bud, IL. It reported 54 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN

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Carl Sandburg College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGalesburg, IL

Carl Sandburg College is a public community / two-year college in Galesburg, IL. It reported 25 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeChicago, IL

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College is a public community / two-year college in Chicago, IL. It reported 214 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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College of DuPage campus

College of DuPage

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeGlen Ellyn, IL

College of DuPage is a public community / two-year college in Glen Ellyn, IL. It reported 158 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Danville Area Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeDanville, IL

Danville Area Community College is a public community / two-year college in Danville, IL. It reported 40 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Illinois Central College campus

Illinois Central College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeEast Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College is a public community / two-year college in East Peoria, IL. It reported 145 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOlney, IL

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is a public community / two-year college in Olney, IL. It reported 113 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Illinois Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeOglesby, IL

Illinois Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Oglesby, IL. It reported 58 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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John A Logan College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCarterville, IL

John A Logan College is a public community / two-year college in Carterville, IL. It reported 119 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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John Wood Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeQuincy, IL

John Wood Community College is a public community / two-year college in Quincy, IL. It reported 68 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN (candidate)

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Joliet Junior College campus

Joliet Junior College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeJoliet, IL

Joliet Junior College is a public community / two-year college in Joliet, IL. It reported 224 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Kankakee Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeKankakee, IL

Kankakee Community College is a public community / two-year college in Kankakee, IL. It reported 56 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Kaskaskia College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeCentralia, IL

Kaskaskia College is a public community / two-year college in Centralia, IL. It reported 92 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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Lake Land College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeMattoon, IL

Lake Land College is a public community / two-year college in Mattoon, IL. It reported 115 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN, LPN/LVN

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Lincoln Land Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegeSpringfield, IL

Lincoln Land Community College is a public community / two-year college in Springfield, IL. It reported 127 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: LPN/LVN, ADN

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Moraine Valley Community College campus

Moraine Valley Community College

PublicCommunity / two-year collegePalos Hills, IL

Moraine Valley Community College is a public community / two-year college in Palos Hills, IL. It reported 73 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN

ACEN: ADN

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